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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Steps taken to ensure availability of fertilizers to farmers at subsidized prices
Government of India is making available fertilizers, namely Urea and 22 grades of Phosphatic & Potassic  fertilizers including Di-ammonium Phosphate , Muriate of Potash & Single Superphosphate  to farmers at subsidized prices through fertilizer manufacturers/ importers. The subsidy on P&K fertilizers is being governed by NBS Scheme w.e.f 01.04.2010.
In accordance to its farmer friendly approach, the Government is committed to ensure the availability of P&K fertilizers to the farmers at affordable prices. The subsidy is released to fertilizer companies as per Nutrient based subsidy rates so that they can make available fertilizers to farmers at affordable price.
In last few months, the international prices of raw materials of DAP and other P&K fertilizers have increased sharply. Prices of finished DAP etc. in international market have also increased proportionately. Despite this sharp increase, DAP prices in India were not increased by the companies till last month. However, some companies have now increased DAP price.
Government of India is fully aware of the situation and it is being closely monitored at very high level in the Government. Government is fully sensitive to the concerns of farmers also and is already taking steps to tackle the situation so that farming community can be saved from the effects of this price rise of P&K fertilizers .
As a first step, Government has already directed all the fertilizers companies to ensure the sufficient availability of these fertilizers in the market for farmers. Availability of fertilizers in the country is being daily monitored by the Government.
On the pricing front of DAP, the Government has already asked all the fertilizer companies to sell their old stocks of DAP etc. at the old prices only. Additionally, Government of India is also considering the subsidy rates to offset the rise in international prices of raw materials of P&K Fertilizers and DAP in order to support the farmers cause and lessen the financial burden on them.
In this extraordinary crisis time of the COVID pandemic, the Government is taking all necessary steps to safeguard the interests of farmers.
President's Secretariat
President of India to Grace The Commemoration of Golden Jubilee of Vishwa Shanti Stupa in Rajgir Tomorrow
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Bihar tomorrow  to grace and address the commemoration of Golden Jubilee of Vishwa Shanti Stupa in Rajgir.
Ministry of Defence
MILLET FLOUR IN RATION OF SOLDIERS
In consonance with the Government of India initiative to promote Indian Millets during the ‘International Year of Millets–2023’, Government sanction has been accorded on May 26, 2023 for issue of millets flour  up to 25 percent of Atta/Rice authorised in the existing scales of ration to all categories of personnel dependent on Army Service Corps for drawal of rations during the current financial year.
The grains demand of a soldier is as per the calorific requirement of the individual depending on the place of duty, preference, taste of the troops & availability of the item. Native grains were demanded by troops as substitutes to Atta and Rice as per Scales of Ration and Supplies, 1967. However, items were discontinued in ibid ration scales in 1972 for troops deployed above 9,000 feet and thereafter, for all troops deployed in Peace and Field in 1974.
Based on specific Government sanction, Army has already commenced procurement of millets flour upto 25 percent of Atta and Rice authorised in the existing scale of ration for all categories of personnel dependent on Army Service Corps for drawal of rations during current financial year 2023-24. So far, 1,162 Metric Ton of millet flour has been procured.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri VK Sreekandan in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
ALL THE RAKES OF BHUBANESWAR-NEW DELHI RAJDHANI EXPRESS WILL RUN WITH TEJAS COACHES FROM 30TH AUGUST, 2023
Started regular service with Tejas Rakes instead of earlier LHB Coaches.
Changed its name as Tejas Rajdhani Express.
The first Tejas Rake had been introduced from 19th August via Sambalpur route.
Hon’ble Union Ministers Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off Rajdhani Express with Tejas Coaches from Bhubaneswar Railway Station.
Rajdhani Express from Bhubaneswar via Adra runs on Wednesday & Sundays.
Rajdhani Express from Bhubaneswar via Tata runs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays.
All the rakes of Bhubaneswar-New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express, i.e., Via Adra and via Tata will run with Tejas Coaches from 30th August 2023.
The Rajdhani Express with Tejas Coaches which provides upgraded amenities for the new era of train travel experience with enhanced comfort had started its regular service from Bhubaneswar Railway Station w.e.f. 19th August 2023 via Sambalpur, only.
Hon’ble Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Hon’ble Union Minister of Railways, Communication and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw had flagged off the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express with Tejas Coaches from Bhubaneswar Railway Station on 14th August 2023.
22811/22812 Bhubaneswar-New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express leaving from Bhubaneswar on Wednesdays & Sundays and leaving from New Delhi on Mondays & Fridays will have Tejas Coaches w.e.f. 30th August 2023 from Bhubaneswar and w.e.f. 1st September’2023 from New Delhi.
Similarly, 22823/22824 Bhubaneswar-New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express leaving from Bhubaneswar on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays and leaving from New Delhi on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sundays will have Tejas Coaches w.e.f. 31st August 2023 from both the directions.
Now all the Rajdhani Express Trains from Bhubaneswar will run as Bhubaneswar-New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Tejas Rajdhani Express. The Tejas Coaches have Electro-pneumatic assisted brakes, Automatic entrance plug type door, Re-designed e-leather upholstery in seats, Improved lavatory-vacuum assisted flushing with bio-toilets, Passenger information system and digital destination board, Fire and smoke detection system, Provision of CCTV Cameras, Improved aesthetics with new interior and exterior colour scheme presenting a futuristic look, Integrated Braille displays and many other passenger amenities that will provide a comfortable journey to the esteemed passengers.
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Cabinet
Cabinet apprised of the Agreement between India and Denmark on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Agreement between India and Denmark on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation.
A historic milestone in the Indo-Danish Science and Technology relationship was reached on 22nd May 2018 through signing of an Agreement on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation between India and Denmark.
Benefits:
This will open a new chapter in bilateral relations as both sides will now leverage complementary strengths spurred by a significant convergence of mutual interests in Science, Technology and Innovation. The objective of the Agreement is to encourage, develop and facilitate cooperation between India and Denmark in fields of common interest within Science, Technology and Innovation. The stake-holders will include researchers from scientific organizations, academia, R&D laboratories and companies from India and Denmark. Renewable energy, water, material science, affordable healthcare, synthetic biology, functional food, and blue economy were identified as potential areas for immediate collaboration.
Cabinet
Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and Angola for promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of Electronics and Information Technology
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding  the between India and Angola for promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of Electronics and Information Technology.
The MoU intends to promote closer cooperation in the areas of e-Governance, HRD for IT education, Information Security, Electronics Hardware manufacturing, IT embedded Software industry, Telemedicine etc.
Background:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology  has been mandated to promote international cooperation in the emerging and frontier areas of Information and Communications Technology  under bilateral and regional framework of cooperation. MeitY has entered into MoUs/Agreements with counterpart organizations/ agencies of various countries to promote close cooperation and exchange of information in the area of ICT. To further enhance cooperation with various countries, particularly in view of the new initiatives taken by Government of India like "Digital India", "Make in India" etc., there is an increased need for exploring business opportunities in the technology sector which are of interest.
MeitY negotiated a comprehensive MoU for a focussed cooperation in ICT areas such as in e-Governance, HRD for IT education, Information Security, Electronics Hardware manufacturing, IT embedded Software industry, Telemedicine etc. After negotiations the draft MoU was finalised and signed during the visit of Hon'ble Minister of State for External Affairs Mr. M.J. Akbar on behalf of MeitY, Government of India and Mr. Domingos Custodio Vieira Lopes, Secretary of State for International Cooperation and Angolan Communities, on behalf of Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology, Government of Angola.
Ministry of Defence
WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND CONDUCTS JOINT MARITIME EXERCISE: PASCHIM LEHAR 
A joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar  conducted by the Indian Navy off the West Coast was concluded on 25 January 2022.
The exercise was conducted over a duration of 20 days with an objective to validate operational plans of the Western Naval Command and enhance Inter-Service synergy among the Indian Navy, IAF, Indian Army and Coast Guard.
The exercise was conducted under the aegis of FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command.
The intra-theatre exercise included mobilisation and participation of over 40 ships and submarines of the Indian Navy.
In addition, the IAF deployed SU 30 MKI & Jaguar maritime strike aircraft, Flight Refuelling Aircraft and AWACs, alongside the Indian Navy’s maritime reconnaissance aircraft P8i, Dorniers, IL 38 SD, unmanned aerial systems and MiG 29K strike aircraft. Various elements of the Indian Army including Air Defence batteries were also mobilised for the exercise. After a long gap, many OPVs, FPVs and Air Cushion Vessels of the Coast Guard also participated in exercise Paschim Lehar.
A variety of weapon firings in a realistic tactical scenario, besides validation of operational missions and tasks under varying settings, were undertaken during the exercise.
The exercise provided all participating forces an opportunity to operate together under realistic conditions, in responding to contemporary maritime challenges, across the areas of the Command’s responsibility.
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
No heat wave conditions expected during the next 5 days over the country
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :

Current Temperature Status and Warning for next five days
Heat Wave: - NIL.
Maximum Temperature: - Maximum Temperatures more than 40.0°C were recorded at most places over West Rajasthan; at a few places over Vidarbha and at isolated places over Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, West Madhya Pradesh, and Saurashtra & Kutch.
Yesterday, the highest maximum temperature of 42.4°C was reported at Titlagarh  over the country.
Warm Night: - Nil.
Minimum Temperature:- Minimum temperatures are appreciably above normal  at isolated places over Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, & Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar; above normal  at isolated places over Andaman & Nicobar Islands, East Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Kerala and West Rajasthan.

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Ministry of Rural Development
West Bengal, Punjab, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Bihar and Rajasthan wherein some of the districts are yet to achieve the target of 75 Amrit Sarovars per district
66,278 number of Amrit Sarovars have been constructed/ rejuvenated
States have taken efforts to achieve the District level target of 75 Amrit Sarovar in each of the districts of the State with a exception in case of West Bengal, Punjab, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Bihar and Rajasthan wherein some of the districts are yet to achieve the target of 75 Amrit Sarovars per district.
So far, out of 1,12,277 number of identified Amrit Sarovars, the work has been started for 81,425 number of Amrit Sarovars and a total of 66,278 number of Amrit Sarovars have been constructed/ rejuvenated.
Background:
Mission Amrit Sarovar has been launched by the Prime Minister on 24th April 2022 with an objective to provide sustainable water sources wherein every district is expected to construct/ rejuvenate a minimum of 75 Amrit Sarovar. The National target of 50,000 Amrit Sarovars has been achieved by following due guidelines of the Mission.
This Mission is being implemented with a whole of Government Approach in which 8 Central Ministries/Department namely Dept. of Rural Development, Department of land resources, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Department of Water resources, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate changes, Ministry of Railway, Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways are participating. Also Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Application and Geo-informatics  has been engaged as Technical partner for the Mission. The Mission works through the States and Districts, through refocusing of various schemes such as Mahatma Gandhi NREGS, XV Finance Commission Grants, PMKSY sub schemes such as Watershed Development Component, Har Khet Ko Pani besides States’ own schemes. It may also be mentioned that the Mission encourages mobilization of citizen and non-govt resources for supplementing these efforts.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the accident in Etah,UP Announces ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs from PMNRF
PM condoles the accident in Etah,UP
Announces ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs from PMNRF
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the death of persons who died in an accident in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh.
The Prime Minister has also announced ex gratia of Rs. 2 Lakhs from PMNRF for the next of kin of those killed in the accident and Rs. 50,000 for those seriously injured.
"My thoughts are with all those who lost their loved ones in the accident in Etah, UP. May those injured in the accident recover quickly", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Defence
Inauguration of Malignant Disease Treatment Centre at Command Hospital, Pune
Pune, 30 August 2022
A 120 bedded Malignant Disease Treatment Centre  was inaugurated on 30 Aug 2022 at Command Hospital, Pune by Lt Gen JS Nain, PVSM, AVSM, SM, ADC, GOC-in-C Southern Command. This centre is part of the Command Hospital complex and is fully equipped with state of the art facility including dedicated Operation Theatre, Intensive Care Unit and Day Care facility to provide comprehensive quality care to cancer patients by a dedicated & experienced team of doctors and paramedics. It is a one-stop centre for diagnosis, workup and treatment of cancer patients including chemotherapy, surgery and radiation and also includes a two bedded Bone Marrow Transplant unit. With this new facility, cancer care and research is expected to scale new heights bringing succour to its dependent clientele.PIB Pune | M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Govt helping nation to combat Global Pandemic; will do whatever is possible to protect the plastic industry : Mandaviya
Mandaviya addresses Webinar on Impact and Implications of COVID-19 on Plastics Industry & Way Forward
Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya has assured that government within the ambit of law, will do whatever is possible to protect the plastic industry from the impact of COVID-19.
Shri Manadaviya was addressing a Webinar today organized by FICCI with the support of Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals , CIPET and Plastindia Foundation on “Impact and Implications of COVID-19 on Plastics Industry & Way Forward”.
Shri Mandaviya said the chemicals & petrochemicals sector is a crucial component of the Prime minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a $5 trillion economy. This sector is the mainstay of industrial development and provides building blocks for many downstream industries. Further it is also contributing to make his vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat come true.
He said,for Indian Plastic industry to become environmentally sustainable, innovative and competitive in the world, “we must acknowledge and define the challenges that lies ahead. We know that Plastic Industry is playing the crucial role in an hour of need, as its products are supporting the efforts of frontline warriors. World Health Organisation  estimates that 89 million medical masks, 76 million examination gloves and 1.6 million goggles will be needed for Covid-19 response every month while the pandemic lasts. So, this indicates the need for the industry to rise to the challenge to ensure coronavirus free India. We do not want to fragment the internal market by creating internal barriers or competitive imbalances but come together as a one nation and power.”
Addressing the webinar Secretary Chemicals and Petrochemicsls Shri Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedy said that this pandemic has revealed the true potential of plastics. Its importance has grown manifold during Covid pandemic due to demand for hazmat suits, N95 masks, gloves, visors, goggles, shoe covers – all of which are made of Polypropylene/plastics.
He said ,the plastic industry is making a significant contribution to the economic development and growth of various key sectors in the country such as Automotive, Construction, Electronics, Healthcare, Textiles, and FMCG etc. He urged the industry to work towards the growth of R&D ecosystem. He said, In terms of challenges, DCPC has acknowledged the core issues faced by the plastic industry due to Covid19 and there is a hope that with support of all and further deliberation through this platform our department will be in a position to address the challenges industry is presently facing.
Shri Kashi Nath Jha, Joint Secretary , Prof. S K Nayak, Director General, CIPET and many senior officials from the government were also present on this occasion.
Ministry of Home Affairs
CLARIFICATION: Attention all media organisations
(PTI story regarding Aadhaar number "mandatory" for registration of death of an individual, is totally incorrect. It is not mandatory. Please see our press release on PIB website which is self explanatory, and is available on the following link:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=169622
PTI has also revised the story.
Finance Commission
Chairman 15th Finance Commission holds meeting with the CM Andhra Pradesh
The Chairman Fifteenth Finance Commission Shri N K Singhmet theChief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy in Vijaywada on 19th December, 2019 and discussed various issues specific to state finances for the award period of the Commission from 2021 to 2026. Shri Reddy highlighted the State’s fiscal challenges arising out of the bifurcation of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh and stressed on the requirement of financial management by the new State Government.
While stating that the new State Andhra Pradesh was the most backward among all the southern States, the Chief Minster urged the support of theCommission to rebuild the governance systems from scratch. He also stressed on the need to support the newly initiated unique welfare schemes, Navaratnalu, in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, Polavaram Project, and other flagship projects to cover all backward districts in Rayalaseema and North Coastalparts of the State. The CM also briefed the Chairman about the newly created Village Secretariats of the State.
Shri Reddy listedout the commitments made in the State Reorganisation Act along with the demand for Special Category status to the State and requested the Commission to recommend immediate stepsby the Centre to release all pending dues to the State to ensure that the progress of the new State is not hampered.
The State Government officials made a detailed presentation on the fiscal situation of the State and sought about Rs. 5 lakh crore as Revenue deficit grant, increased limits for borrowings and waiving off the past liabilities of the State on account of NSSF loans.
The Chairman, Shri N K Singh assured that all issues raised by the State government would be carefully examined and duly considered and the Commission will continue its dialogue with the State. However, he advised the State to make serious efforts to invest the scarce resources in the areas which would ensure future stream of income. He was accompanied by Arvind Mehta, Secretary and other officials of the Finance Commission.
Prime Minister's Office
Top quality and affordable healthcare are contributing towards a healthier India: PM
The Prime Minister today shared a tweet by the Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi where the Minister has talked about the impact of the government's initiatives to provide affordable healthcare.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Yet another example of how our efforts to provide top quality and affordable healthcare are contributing towards a healthier India and helping several people."
"ಕೈಗೆಟಕುವ ದರದಲ್ಲಿ ಉತ್ತಮ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟದ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸೇವೆಯನ್ನು ಜನರಿಗೆ ಒದಗಿಸುವ ನಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ಅನೇಕ ಮಂದಿಗೆ ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಿ ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕರ ಭಾರತ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣಕ್ಕೆ ಯಾವ ರೀತಿ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂಬುದಕ್ಕೆ ಇದು ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಉದಾಹರಣೆಯಾಗಿದೆ."